John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 7m 27.50s

Ashdale Bob²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: J S McGarvey| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 150

6/1

Smart hurdler who shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off when third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Respected back up in trip.

Form: 42P5-53

Monkfish²⁷³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 152| D

13/8

Highly promising novice chaser who ran a big race back over hurdles after 2 years off when second in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in April. Most likely found race coming too soon when well beaten in Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown just 17 days later. May bounce back after 9 months off.

Form: 1112/29-

Summerville Boy⁴⁷

Age: 12| Weight: 11-3| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 141

7/1

Smart hurdler. Seven wins from 26 NH runs. Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Navan (25.2f, heavy) 47 days ago.

Form: 4216-02

Thedevilscoachman^p1²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Mark Walsh| T: N Meade| OR: 152| D

5/4

Smart hurdler. Eight wins from 16 NH runs. 3/1, creditable second of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 25 days ago, sticking to task. Can go well again back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Form: F11P-72

Non-Runners

Farouk D'Alene²⁸

Weight: 11-3| Age: 9

T: G Elliott J: Jack Kennedy

Forecasts

Thedevilscoachman (5/4), Monkfish (13/8), Farouk D'Alene (3/1), Ashdale Bob (6/1), Summerville Boy (7/1)

FAROUK D'ALENE matched his very smart chasing form on just his fourth outing over hurdles when second in a strong-looking Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown over the Christmas period and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he's selected to go one better. Thedevilscoachman and Ashdale Bob are feared most in an interesting renewal of this Grade 2.